Colon Cancer
An estimated 150,000 people were diagnosed with cancers of the colon or rectum in 2009, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Though the cancers will claim nearly 50,000 lives in the United States, more people are surviving their battles. Learn more about colorectal cancers with the Colon Cancer Web Guide.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat Is Colon Cancer?
The colon is part of our digestive system, and one of the last stops for food before it enters the ... read more »
Colorectal Cancer Symptoms and Diagnosis
Colon and rectal cancers don’t show many signs in their early stages, which is why public ... read more »
Colon Cancer Treatment
People with colorectal cancer have a number of treatment options, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgical procedures. Today, there are specific colon cancer treatment paths based on how far the cancer has progressed.
Insights for Colon Cancer Treatment
- Depending on how far they have progressed, colorectal cancers are described using stages zero through four, according to the National Library of Medicine.
Top Sites for Colon Cancer Treatment
For colon cancer treatment options …
National Cancer Institute
describes treatment options for colon cancer by stage. This page addresses stage zero. Click on “Next Section” at the end of the piece for stage one, or use the links on the left side of the page to skip directly to a specific stage.
For chemical or radiation therapy …
American Academy of Family Physicians
describes the different stages of colon cancer, and explains how and when chemotherapy or radiation therapy would be used.
For clinical trials …
ClinicalTrials.gov
is a clearinghouse operated by the U.S. National Institutes of Health that lists clinical trials currently underway to research colon cancer. Another page lists trials for rectal cancer. To learn more about clinical trials, speak to your doctor, and read the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's guide.
Support for Colon Cancer Patients and Survivors
Colon cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases in the United States, and there are ... read more »
Colon Cancer News and Research
Scientists are studying all aspects of colorectal cancer, and are developing ways to detect it ... read more »
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